New ZealandNew chiefs named for all three branches of armed forcesThree new military chiefs have been appointed.21 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandMalaysian forces send fallen Kiwi soldiers homeA change in Government policy is meaning fallen soldiers are being returned to New Zealand20 Aug 10:24 AM
New ZealandNZDF detonates bomb found by schoolchildrenDefence Force disposal unit blew up the projectile at Winstone Quarry.12 Aug 01:06 AM
EnvironmentPFAS contaminant a worldwide concern, research ongoingGovernment moves to supply safe water, provide blood tests for residents.10 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandOrion to search for fisherman missing at seaThe man failed to return from a fishing trip north of Tuvalu on Monday.08 Aug 11:17 PM
New ZealandThe NZ Defence Force has been called out to dozens of incidents this yearReplica grenades including paperweights have triggered callouts from the NZDF bomb quad.07 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandArmy put CCTV in barracks to protect recruitsNZ Army to examine whether recommendations to protect recruits were followed.04 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldRussia deals work permits to N. Koreans despite UN banThe ban was meant to starve Kim Jong-un's nuclear weapons programme of money.03 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Rape complainant told she broke rulesExclusive: Military police told complainant she was in breach of standing orders.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ soldier injured during live firing exerciseSoldier treated by medics before he was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.03 Aug 04:31 AM
New ZealandMilitary docs stolen during house moveInvestigation found documents were stored in a non-secure device - a rubbish bag.30 Jul 08:10 AM
New ZealandBan tightens on school kids holding gunsSchool children will not be allowed to handle restricted police or military weapons.29 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandOne pond near Ohakea so contaminated it has been fencedThird round of tests goes wider, continues to find contamination.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Navy collects cocaine from remote Fiji islandNZ ship helping patrol Pacific nation's economic zone retrieves 12kg of cocaine.24 Jul 04:49 AM
New ZealandDefence Force is testing Skyhawk crash siteFirefighting foam used in 1996 crash may have contaminated Bulls' water.18 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A turning point in NZ-China relationsCOMMENT: No one will own up to the shift in position on China or the reason behind it.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble killer's weapons project laid bareQuinn Patterson's cache of weapons was bolstered by a former soldier.13 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland double killer's weapons supplier sentencedMichael John Hayes supplied machine guns to double-murderer Quinn Patterson.12 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandChina ambassador registers concern over NZ's strategic defenceWinston Peters says the difference is with the former Govt, not between him and Ron Mark.09 Jul 07:20 PM
New ZealandNZDF buys Minister's book but says it's 'terrible'Colonel says minister should be more careful about the publications he publicly backs.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNavy ship in Southern Ocean capsize near-missClimate change is creating new weather challenges for the Defence Force.06 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandGovt explicit about Great Power rivalryGovernment's sets out position on New Zealand's place in turbulent times.05 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I intend to clear my name' - Commodore fights embassy toilet camera chargeCriminal trial looms for NZ's former top military attache.04 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: How Mexican drug cartels are infiltrating NZThere has been an increase of drugs coming to New Zealand from South America.30 Jun 07:00 AM
KahuAfghan interpreters 'no longer hiding'Afghans who risked themselves and their families to help New Zealand troops become Kiwis.21 Jun 11:02 PM
EnvironmentDefence Force says it uses fire eco-foamDefence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil serves notice on Defence ForceNZDF will need to report back by July.13 Jun 04:32 AM
WorldSyrian President Assad brands gas attacks 'fake news'In astonishing face to face interview.10 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandChina gets warm welcome from NZ militaryJoint exercises helped New Zealand and China co-operate in the search for MH370.08 Jun 06:52 AM
New ZealandKawerau resident: 'It was really scary'A series of earthquakes rocked the Bay of Plenty last night - one with a magnitude of 4.1.05 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandCrashed Skyhawk blamed for water contaminationHorizons Regional Council to spend $100,000 looking for sources of water contamination05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy did NZDF not court martial top naval officer over hidden camera?Why is Washington embassy incident being treated as a criminal case?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Where in the world are Kiwi soldiers based?Government requests details of commitments worldwide.23 May 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Very disappointed' - Defence minister Ron Mark on NZDFDefence minister Ron Mark "very disappointed" over NZDF's changing story on NZSAS raid.22 May 04:55 AM